Consider the following pairs: 1. Garba: Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: 1 and 3 only

Option c is the correct answer. Pair 1 is correctly matched: Garba is a folk dance of Gujarat that involves circular movements and clapping. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Mohiniattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, not Odisha. Pair 3 is correctly matched: Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form of Karnataka that depicts mythological stories and Puranas. It is a temple art form performed with massive headgears and vibrant costumes. Important Tips Significant facts about regional dance forms: Garba is usually performed during the nine-day Indian festival Navratri, which celebrates the nine forms of the Goddess. The dancers wear colorful and traditional clothes and accessories, such as chaniya choli for women and kafni pyjamas for men Mohiniattam is performed mainly by women and showcases the grace and charm of the female form. The word Mohiniattam means "the dance of the enchantress" and it is based on the Hindu mythological character of Mohini, who was a female avatar of Vishnu.

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